Episodes

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. The year ends with a bang on GOLD SHIELDS. For our season finale, we’re joined by CourtTV superstar Julie Grant for an unforgettable deep dive into the most talked-about True Crime cases of 2025. We take a powerful ride through the headlines that stopped the nation, examining the cases that dominated courtrooms, news cycles, and social media feeds: 🔎 Bryan Kohberger – The case that continues to grip America 🔎 Luigi ...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. We sit down with legendary NYPD Detective Pat Brosnan, one of New York’s most respected and battle-tested crime fighters. From his early days in the notorious 46th Precinct in the Bronx—known as the “4-6,” one of the most dangerous commands in NYPD history—to becoming the founder of a global private security powerhouse, Brosnan’s story is nothing short of remarkable. 👮‍♂️ INSIDE THE EPISODE: ✔ Unmatched real-life NY...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. 🔥 Now Streaming Everywhere In this powerful and deeply insightful episode, we sit down with U.S. Navy SEAL Cole Petrie for an unforgettable conversation about Service, Sacrifice, and the fight to rebuild a meaningful life after the uniform comes off. Cole takes us inside the mission, mindset, and unbreakable brotherhood of the Navy SEALs—from the first grueling moments of BUD/S, through the brutality and mental warfare of...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. "IF NOT ME, THEN WHO?" In this powerful and deeply inspiring episode of GOLD SHIELDS, we welcome Ryan Manion, CEO of the Travis Manion Foundation and sister of 1st Lieutenant Marine Travis Manion, the American Hero who made the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq in 2007. Ryan shares an emotional, uplifting, and profoundly patriotic conversation about her brother’s extraordinary life, his commitment to service, and the remarkable ...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. In this heart-stopping and powerful episode we sit down with Commander Kirk Lippold, the legendary U.S. Navy officer who led the USS Cole through one of the most devastating terrorist attacks in modern American Naval history. This don’t-miss, impactful episode delivers raw insight, emotional depth, and unwavering leadership lessons from a man who faced unthinkable chaos—and answered with absolute courage. On October 12, 2...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. Get ready for one of the most powerful, eye-opening, and unforgettable episodes yet. This week, we welcome the extraordinary N. Leigh Hunt—a renowned criminologist, award-winning author, and one of the world’s leading experts on mass shootings and violent offender behavior. In this Explosive Episode, Nick breaks down: 🔥 The origins of the In Esto Podcast Series—his groundbreaking True-Crime investigative project tha...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. In this gripping episode we sit down with Joe Connor, whose father, Frank Connor, was tragically killed in the Fraunces Tavern bombing on January 24, 1975, one of the deadliest Terrorist Attacks in New York City history. Hear Joe’s powerful and emotional story of loss, terrorism, and resilience, and how the search for justice has defined his life for nearly five decades. This true story exposes the pain left behind by pol...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Combat Trauma Nurse and Navy Veteran Nikki Selby, who shares her extraordinary story from the frontlines of war. As a combat trauma nurse deployed to Afghanistan, Nikki treated severely wounded soldiers under fire, saving countless lives in some of the most dangerous conditions imaginable. She opens up about what it takes to train for combat medical deployment, the intense pressu...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. In this powerful new episode we sit down with Tom Rizzo, Captain and star of the hit television series On Patrol: Live, for an exclusive and inspiring conversation you don’t want to miss! Tom opens up about his incredible Law Enforcement career, his groundbreaking leadership training course “The Ivory Tower,” and he gives fans a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like filming On Patrol: Live. From his e...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. We're proud to release a special new episode of GOLD SHIELDS – recorded LIVE from the legendary Don Roberto's Italian Restaurant in Staten Island during an unforgettable Cigar Charity Night! 🍷🍝💨 🎤 An Epic Collaboration: This exclusive evening brought together Joe Imperatrice, Founder of Blue Lives Matter NYC, and the Legendary Chazz Palminteri, supporting his heartfelt cause, The Child Reach Foundation. 💙👮‍♂️🎭 ✨ We ...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. 💔 Lucas' story is not just heartbreaking — it’s a call to action. ⚠️ Every 57 hours, a Police Officer dies by suicide in the U.S. — a stat we cannot ignore. 🔵 This episode we delivers one of the most emotional and important interviews we’ve ever recorded. This is a MUST-WATCH for anyone in Law Enforcement, with family on the job, or simply concerned about the unseen battles our heroes face. In this powerful episode, we si...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. In Episode 138, we sit down with retired FBI Special Agent Mark Sewell, the man who led one of the largest Mafia investigations in U.S. history—the explosive takedown of The Gold Club in Atlanta. 💥 The Gold Club Case wasn't just about a strip club—it was a multimillion-dollar criminal empire involving organized crime, public corruption, money laundering, sex trafficking, and celebrity clients. From mobsters and athletes t...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. 💥 Las Vegas. Sex. Drugs. Rock & Roll. And one badass undercover operator in the middle of it all. 💥 In this explosive episode of GOLD SHIELDS, we sit down with elite undercover operator Jenn Benjamins, who worked deep inside some of the most dangerous criminal networks on the Las Vegas Strip. From infiltrating drug rings to dismantling human trafficking operations, Jenn opens up about the high-stakes world of undercov...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. 🔥 INSIDE THE GANG WARS AND CRIME OF LOS ANGELES 🔥 Step into the gritty streets of L.A. with former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva as he pulls back the curtain on the violent world of gangs, the ruthless crime wave, and the real-life dangers that come with wearing the badge in one of America’s most notorious cities. In this explosive episode of GOLD SHIELDS, you'll hear: 📍 First-hand accounts of surviving...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. 🕯️ Featuring Alison Crowther, Mother of 9/11 Hero Welles Crowther In this Unforgettable 9/11 Tribute Episode, GOLD SHIELDS has the profound honor of speaking with Alison Crowther, the mother of Welles Crowther — a True American Hero known around the world as "The Man in the Red Bandana". On September 11th, 2001, Welles, a 24-year-old equities trader and former volunteer firefighter, made the ultimate sacrifice. Wearing a ...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. "When the Call Breaks You" In this raw and emotional episode of GOLD SHIELDS, former undercover police officer, Navy rescue diver, and best-selling author Matt Griffin shares the unfiltered truth behind one of the darkest nights of his life. 🚨 Hear the harrowing details of a traumatic call that pushed him beyond the edge — one so horrific, it led him to write his own suicide note. But what happened next is a story of stre...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. 💀 ENTER THE MINDS OF MONSTERS. In this chilling, heart-pounding, and unforgettable episode, Phil Chalmers, bestselling author of "Speaking Truth to Evil" and host of the viral Serial Killer Experience takes us deep into the twisted psyches of the world’s most infamous murderers. From Charles Manson to Son of Sam, BTK, and beyond... Phil has looked these killers in the eyes and asked the questions no one else dared. 🧠 What...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. 🎙️ NOW STREAMING: GOLD SHIELDS Episode 132 features an exclusive, edge-of-your-seat interview with Retired DEA Special Agent Chris Feistl, one of the elite agents who brought down the Cali Cartel — the most powerful and sophisticated drug trafficking organization in history. 🔥 If you’ve seen Netflix’s hit series NARCOS: Season 3, you’ve seen Chris Feistl's story. Now, hear the REAL TRUTH — straight from the source. Chris ...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. We just dropped the first-ever LIVE episode of GOLD SHIELDS — and it’s one you do not want to miss! 📍 We had an incredible night at Brother Bruno’s Pizzeria in Washingtonville, NY, recording in front of an amazing live audience. Huge thanks to Vinny and the whole team for the warm welcome and amazing food! 🍕 🎤 Special Guest Lauren Conlin — host of The Outlier, expert on The Nancy Grace Show, and star of PopCrime TV ...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. Discover the latest GOLD SHIELDS episode featuring viral Law Enforcement star Frank Sloup, the renowned Pinal County Deputy Sheriff behind the hit YouTube series Fridays With Frank. Join us for a lighthearted, fun, and entertaining interview as Frank shares behind-the-scenes stories and police adventures that have made him a sensation with millions of views. Watch the exclusive interview with one of Arizona’s most-watched...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. In this powerful, emotional, and unforgettable interview, retired FDNY Firefighter Tim Brown shares his firsthand account of surviving the September 11th terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center. A True American Hero, Tim was next to the South Tower when it collapsed around him—and lived to tell the story. 🎙️ In this must-watch episode, Tim opens up about the horrific events of 9/11, the loss of over 100 FDNY brothers ...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. 🎙️ This week on GOLD SHIELDS, we go deep into the world of Covert Operations, Black Sites, and Government Secrets with Former CIA Counter-Terrorism Officer John Kiriakou — the man who helped capture Usama Bin Laden’s top lieutenants… and paid the price for exposing the CIA torture program. 🔍 In this INTENSE, uncensored interview, Kiriakou shares shocking behind-the-scenes details about: ✅ The hunt for Usama Bin Lade...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. From the tough streets of Philadelphia ➡️ to training at Quantico ➡️ to busting International Traffickers with the DEA Caribbean Task Force — Supervisory Special Agent Jack McFarland has seen it all, done it all, and survived to tell the story. 🔥 Go behind the scenes of America's real Drug Wars 💣 Learn how elite DEA Agents track Cartels, infiltrate Drug Rings, and bring Global Traffickers to Justice 👮‍♂️ Hear firsthand wh...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. Go inside the world of True Crime and Forensic Investigation with Barbara Butcher, NYC’s Legendary Death Investigator. With over 5,500 Death Scenes, Barbara helped solve some of New York's most haunting cases — from Homicides to 9/11. 💥 Career Highlights: 🔍 5,500+ cases investigated 📘 Bestselling author of "What the Dead Know" 🕵️‍♀️ Key role in Cold Cases, Mass Fatalities, and Criminal Convictions ⚖️ Fierce advocate for v...